Welcome Class of 2015!

1. Welcome Classof 2015!

2. Welcome Freshmen! • You’ve finally made it, you’re now in high school! • We hope you make an easy transition from middle school and make the most out of your four years here. • This slideshow is to give you the basics of our school system and help you find more ways to get involved.

3. Principal Chicopee Comp’s principal is Mr. Morrison. He is responsible for the overall matters of our school and a dignified leader within our building. A majority of the time you will see Mr. Morrison walking around during your lunch interacting with the students. Be sure to say hi!

4. Vice Principals • At Chicopee Comp, we have three vice-principals, with one located on each floor. • Mr. Peterson and Mr. Jendrysik attend to the freshmen and sophomore classes. • Ms. Fennesseyattends to the juniors and seniors. Mr. Peterson (A-L)Mr. Jendrysik(M-Z) Ms. Fennessey(A-Z) Room 303 Room 415 Room 225

5. Guidance Counselors • Your guidance counselor at Comp will help guide and structure your educational and vocational direction while serving as a motivational source. • They will also help you determine which classes will suit your interests and will resolve any of your schedule conflicts. • If you have any questions regarding classes, college, standardized testing, or grades you can go see your guidance counselor.

6. Guidance Counselors Cont. • Guidance counselors are assigned alphabetically according to last name and are shown on the right upper-hand corner of your schedule.

7. Officer Morissette and Nurses • Officer Morissette is our school resource officer. • His office is on the second floor next to the library. • In order to serve our whole school, we have two school nurses • The clinic is located on the first floor next to the guidance office.

8. Health Services • The school nurses are available for all of your health concerns. They are able to dispense your prescription medications, offer guidance, and contact your parents in the event of a health emergency. • Ms. Maslowski is the substance abuse counselor. She is available by appointment.

9. Career & Technical Education • Chicopee Comp is a vocational school; this means that we offer instruction and practical, introductory experience in skilled trades on a secondary level. • Students who select Career & Technical Education will graduate with solid academic preparation along with advanced technical skills necessary for acceptance to a post-secondary institution. • Career and Technical Education also offers all District secondary students the opportunity to participate in hybrid hi-tech elective programs such as CISCO, Graphics Communications, Digital Photography and Business and Information Technology. • In some cases, students are also able to receive college credit upon successful completion of Career Tech. courses. • The Career & Technical Education director is Mr. Widelo, and the Career & Technical Education coordinator is Mr. Ingram.

10. Career & Technical Education Cont. • If you decide to be a part of Career Tech. the following programs are offered: • Automotive Technology • Carpentry • Culinary Arts • Drafting • Electricity • Horticulture • Information Support Services and Networking • Machine Tool Technology • Metal Fabrication and Joining Technology

11. Grading System • Good grades are the foundation for success in high school. • Most teachers assign grades based on a scale of 100. • Mid-term progress reports and report cards may be used to measure your academic performance. • Iparent is online access for all of your classes to keep yourself updated on your grades and any missing assignments. • For half year courses, 2.5 credits are awarded. For full year courses, 5 credits are awarded.

12. Lockers • Lockers provide a space to keep your books, notebooks, homework, and personal belongings during the school day. • You are encouraged to use your locker before or after school or between classes. • Lockers are your own private space, and they should not be shared with others. • Since your personal belonging are stored in your locker, you should not allow others access to your locker.

13. Library • Our school library is located on the second floor, right above our entrance lobby. • The library is run by student aides, our media tech - Ms. Danek, and our librarian - Mrs. Crowther. • The library offers you access to computers, research databases, books, eBooks (electronic books), magazines, and DVDs.

14. Advisories • Every Wednesday between third and fourth periods there are advisories. • You will have your advisory with a teacher that you do not have during your academic classes. • Your advisory is designed as a time to get out of class and talk to a new group of students.

15. Lunches • There are many types of lunches offered in our school. Everyday the cafeteria offers a hot lunch line, a bagel bar, and a salad bar, along with a pasta bar every Tuesday and Thursday. All of the bars are $1.60, and are included with prepaid, reduced, and free lunches. • There are 5 lunches. Each lunch is color coded on your ID for entrance into the cafeteria. • Students must stay on the first floor until their lunches end.

16. Dress Code Violations • The dress code at Comp is strictly enforced: • No open-toed shoes • No strapless tops; bare midriff or back • No see-through clothing • No shorts that go above the fingertips • No clothing items with offensive writing or profanity on it • Pants must be worn at the waist • No hats or bandanas

17. Dress Code Punishments • 1st offense – 5 demerits and student will be sent to Student Support Center (SSC) until someone brings them a change of clothes. • 2nd offense – Thursday School and student will be sent to SSC until someone brings them a change of clothes. • 3rd offense – Thursday School and student will be sent to SSC until someone brings them a change of clothes. • 4th offense –SSC for one day and SSC on day of violation until someone brings the student a change of clothes

18. Disciplinary Actions • When there are in-class issues, a teacher is inclined to react. A teacher may give you a session for an upcoming period of time. • Teachers also may call your vice principal, leaving it up to his or her discretion to react to your actions.

19. Bullying • Bullying is taken very seriously at Comp. Students will be reprimanded for any harassments or issues brought upon a fellow student. • If you ever feel uncomfortble, harassed, threatened, or as if you need to speak to someone, you can always go to a teacher, guidance counselor, or vice-principal. • Identities will remain anonymous if preferred.

20. Getting Involved at Comp • Comp offers a variety of sports and clubs for you to participate in. • It’s a great way to get involved and meet people who share similar interests or hobbies • If there’s an activity, club, or sport that you’re interested in but isn’t offered at Comp, you can always start one by getting enough people to join and a teacher/administrator to run it.

21. Spirit Week • Every April, Student Council sponsors Spirit Week, a week of fun-filled activities and fundraisers. • The week serves as a large competition between the classes in the school. • Spirit Week is a fun time for those who deserve it. If you behave inappropriately, you may not be able to take part in it.

22. Last but not least… • Your four years in high school will go by extremely quickly. • Make sure you make the right decisions, maintain good grades, and surround yourself with supportive people. • Most importantly, enjoyyourtimehere!